Benefits of Kale

I could go on and on about the health benefits of kale but today I'll just stick with the highlights.  There are several different varieties of kale, but lacinato happens to be one of my favorites. It has a sweater and more delicate flavor and works great in smoothies. I try to put this power food into as many things as possible. Stir fry's, on top of pizza, friend brown rice, sauteed with garlic and oil in a little pasta. You could also eat a  small fresh bowl of kale with some apple cider vinegar to help with weight loss.

When buying kale try to buy organic and locally grown when possible. The nutrient levels are always higher in organic verses conventionally grown.

OK, so here's what this power food can do!!

-major cleanser that helps eliminate toxins from the body. Helps fight cancer.
-excellent source of vitamin C.  Great for the immune system.
-high in vitamin A and K. Good for the bones.
-a good source of calcium
-great eye health

We make smoothies A LOT in our house and I always put some type of green in them! I recommend adding a little kale to start with until you get use to the flavor.

Ingredients:
1 cup of watermelon
1 1/2 frozen banana
Few pieces of kale
Just a little almond milk. The watermelon was so juicy I didn't need much.

Directions:
Place in blender and blend away!